Paul J. Woolf Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Paul J. Woolf Art Value Price Guide

Sep. 26, 2024
PAUL J. WOOLF (1899-1985) Looking Down on Grand Central. 1935.
Est: $800 - $1,200
PAUL J. WOOLF (1899-1985) Looking Down on Grand Central. 1935. Silver print, the image measuring 24½x19 cm, 9⅝x7½ inches; with Woolf's credit stamp and his title and additional shooting notation in pencil on verso.
Swann Auction Galleries
Apr. 21, 2024
Paul Woolf "Cables of George Washington Bridge"
Est: $800 - $1,200
Paul J. Woolf (American, 1899-1985), "Cables of the George Washington Bridge", Gelatin Silver Print, 1932, signed and dated in pencil lower right, burlwood frame. Image: 5.75" H x 3.75" W; frame: 17.75" H x 13.75" W. Provenance: From the 50 East 89th Street estate of a 20th century photography collector. Keywords: Photography, Industrial, New York City, Art Deco period
Auctions at Showplace
Jun. 19, 2021
Paul J. Woolf, (6) Telephone Pavillion Mural NY World's Fair, 1939
Est: $1,000 - $1,200
Paul J. Woolf, (6) photos of a muralist and murals, Telephone pavillion at New York World's Fair, 1939, Vintage gelatin silver prints. 1. Image 9.5" x 7.5", Paper 10" x 8". Artist's credit stamped on verso. 2. Image 9.5" x 7.5", Paper 10" x 8". Artist's credit stamped on verso. 3. Image 6" x 9.5", Paper 8" x 10". Matted. 4./5. Image 9.25" x 2.75" each, Paper 9.75" x 3.25" each. Matted together. 6. Image 9" x 2.75", Paper 9.5" x 3". Artist's credit stamped on verso.
Keith Delellis Gallery LLC
Jun. 16, 2021
Woolf, Paul J.: New York skyline by night
Est: €360 - €500
New York skyline by night. 1940s. 2 vintage, ferrotyped, toned gelatin silver prints. 19 x 19 cm (20,5 x 25,5 cm) and 13,5 x 14 cm (25 x 20,5 cm). Each with photographer's 14 East 37th Street, New York City stamp on the verso. - - Born in England, Paul Woolf moved to New York at an early age. After studying at the Clarence White School of Photography in the early 1930s, he began photographing the NY skyline, capturing the dynamic new architecture of the early 20th century. – Each print with minimal oxidation mirroring, more visible at an angle, corners bumped, some light handling marks, one with crease in upper left corner in white margin, otherwise in good condition. - - Sollten Sie detailliertere Zustandsberichte wünschen, kontaktieren Sie uns bitte. / Should you need more detailed condition reports, please contact us.
Bassenge Auctions
Feb. 27, 2021
Paul J. Woolf, Navajo, Bottoms Up!, c. 1939
Est: $800 - $1,000
Paul J. Woolf, Navajo, Bottoms Up!, c. 1939, Vintage gelatin silver print, 9.5" x 7.5", mounted 14" x 11". Signed and titled in pencil on mount recto. Titled and numbered in pencil on mount verso.
Keith Delellis Gallery LLC
Feb. 27, 2021
Paul J. Woolf, Navajo Woman, c. 1939
Est: $800 - $1,000
Paul J. Woolf, Navajo Woman, c. 1939, Vintage gelatin silver print, 9.5" x 7.5", mounted 14" x 11".
Keith Delellis Gallery LLC
Feb. 27, 2021
Paul J. Woolf, Navajo Wringing Out Wool, c. 1939
Est: $800 - $1,000
Paul J. Woolf, Navajo Wringing Out Wool, c. 1939, Vintage gelatin silver print, 7.5" x 9.25", mounted 11" x 14". Signed and titled in pencil on mount recto. Titled and numbered in pencil on mount verso.
Keith Delellis Gallery LLC
Feb. 27, 2021
Paul J. Woolf, Navajo Woman & Child, c. 1939
Est: $800 - $1,000
Paul J. Woolf, Navajo Woman & Child, c. 1939, Vintage gelatin silver print, 9" x 7.5", mounted 14" x 11".
Keith Delellis Gallery LLC
Nov. 12, 2020
Paul J. Woolf, Navajo, milking sheep, c. 1939
Est: $500 - $600
Paul J. Woolf, Navajo, milking sheep, c. 1939, Vintage gelatin silver print, 7.5" x 9.25". Artist's credit stamped on verso x2. Black Star credit stamped on verso. Title in pencil on verso. "USA Indians" in penil on verso. Numbered in pencil on verso. Photographer Paul Woolf and Anthropologist Clyde Kluckhohn produced a film, "Family Life of the Navajo Indians".
Keith Delellis Gallery LLC
Nov. 12, 2020
Paul J. Woolf, Navajo women and children, c. 1939
Est: $500 - $600
Paul J. Woolf, Navajo women and children, c. 1939, Vintage gelatin silver print, 7.5" x 9.5". Artist's credit stamped on verso. Numbered in pencil on verso. Photographer Paul Woolf and Anthropologist Clyde Kluckhohn produced a film, "Family Life of the Navajo Indians".
Keith Delellis Gallery LLC
Nov. 12, 2020
Paul J. Woolf, Navajo Child, c. 1939
Est: $600 - $800
Paul J. Woolf, Navajo child, c. 1939, Vintage gelatin silver print, 7.5" x 9.5". Artist's credit stamped on verso. Numbered in pencil on verso. Photographer Paul Woolf and Anthropologist Clyde Kluckhohn produced a film, "Family Life of the Navajo Indians".
Keith Delellis Gallery LLC
Nov. 12, 2020
Paul J. Woolf, Navajo, weaving a rug, c. 1939
Est: $600 - $800
Paul J. Woolf, Navajo, weaving a rug on a portable loom, c. 1939, Vintage gelatin silver print, 7.5" x 9.25". Artist's credit stamped on verso. Black Star credit stamped on verso. Typed caption affixed to verso. "USA Indians" in pencil on verso. Numbered in pencil on verso. Photographer Paul Woolf and Anthropologist Clyde Kluckhohn produced a film, "Family Life of the Navajo Indians".
Keith Delellis Gallery LLC
Jun. 09, 2018
Paul J Woolf (1899-1985), platinum print, "Still Life with Standing Buddha Sculpture and Decanter", circa 1930, verso inscribed with...
Est: $400 - $600
Paul J Woolf (1899-1985), platinum print, "Still Life with Standing Buddha Sculpture and Decanter", circa 1930, verso inscribed with notation on composition and printing process, artist name inscribed on mat lower right, matted, 4 5/8" x 6 1/2". Provenance: Christie's, An Electric Eye August 2-11, 2016 lot 29
Nadeau's Auction Gallery
Sep. 17, 2017
Paul J. Woolf, (American, 1899-1985), "Still Life with Standing Buddha Sculpture and Decanter", ca. 1930, platinum print, 4-5/8" x 6...
Est: $700 - $1,000
Paul J. Woolf (American, 1899-1985) "Still Life with Standing Buddha Sculpture and Decanter", ca. 1930 platinum print verso inscribed with notation on composition and printing process, artist name inscribed on mat lower right. Matted. 4-5/8" x 6-1/2"
New Orleans Auction Galleries
Apr. 22, 2017
Paul J. Woolf, (American, 1899-1985), "Still Life with Standing Buddha Sculpture and Decanter", ca. 1930, platinum print, 4-5/8" x 6...
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Paul J. Woolf (American, 1899-1985) "Still Life with Standing Buddha Sculpture and Decanter", ca. 1930 platinum print verso inscribed with notation on composition and printing process, artist name inscribed on mat lower right. Matted. 4-5/8" x 6-1/2"
New Orleans Auction Galleries
Feb. 19, 2017
Photograph, Paul J. Woolf
Est: $400 - $600
Paul J. Woolf (American, 1899–1985), Still Life with Decanter, c. 1930, platinum print, mounted on board, printer''s notations by the artist in pencil (verso), image/sheet: 4.5" x 6.5," mount: 19.25" x 14." Provenance: Christie''s, New York, August 2-11, 2016, lot 29
Clars Auctions
Jan. 15, 2017
Photograph, Paul J. Woolf
Est: $800 - $1,200
Paul J. Woolf (American, 1899–1985), Still Life with Decanter, c. 1930, platinum print, mounted on board, printer''s notations by the artist in pencil (verso), image/sheet: 4.5" x 6.5," mount: 19.25" x 14." Provenance: Christie''s, New York, August 2-11, 2016, lot 29
Clars Auctions
Oct. 16, 2016
Paul J. Woolf 1899 – 1985 Dr Pinguin Tirage argentique original d’époque sur support.
Est: €900 - €1,100
Paul J. Woolf 1899 – 1985 Dr Pinguin Tirage argentique original d’époque sur support. Signature et date au crayon en bas à droite sur le support sous la photographie. Tampon à l’encre du photographe, ainsi que titre et technique manuscrite au dos. Originele vintage zilver druk op een basis. Signatuur en datum in potlood onderaan rechts op de basis onder de foto. Stempel van de fotograaf in inkt. Titel en techniek met de hand geschreven op de achterkant. 12,5 x 17,5 cm
Cornette de Saint-Cyr-Bruxelles
Dec. 02, 2015
Woolf, Paul J.: New York by night
Est: €400 - €600
New York by night. 1940s. 2 vintage, ferrotyped, toned gelatin silver prints. 20,5 x 25,5 cm and 13 x 26 cm. Each with photographer's 14 East 37th Street, New York City stamp on the verso. Each print with minimal oxidation mirroring, more visible at an angle, some handling marks, otherwise in good condition.
Bassenge Auctions
Jun. 03, 2015
Woolf, Paul J.: New York skyline by night
Est: €400 - €600
New York by night. 1940s. 3 vintage, ferrotyped, toned gelatin silver prints. 19 x 19 cm (20,5 x 25,5 cm) and 13,5 x 14 cm (25 x 20,5 cm). Each with photographer's 14 East 37th Street, New York City stamp on the verso. Each print with minimal oxidation mirroring, more visible at an angle, some light handling marks, otherwise in good condition. – With: Paul J. Woolf. New York by night. 1940s. Vintage, ferrotyped, toned gelatin silver print. 12,7 x 20,3 cm. Photographer's 14 East 37th Street, New York City stamp on the verso. - Rough lower edge, some oxidation mirroring, otherwise good condition.
Bassenge Auctions
Jun. 03, 2015
Woolf, Paul J.: Approach to George Washington Bridge, New York
Est: €10 - €400
"Approach to George Washington Bridge, New York (Intended as Pure Design)" (multiple exposure, negative print). Circa 1935. Vintage toned gelatin silver print. 23,8 x 18,9 cm. Photographer's stamp, titled and annotated by the photographer in ink on the verso. One light handling crease, stronger glue residue on verso, otherwise in near excellent condition.
Bassenge Auctions
Jun. 03, 2015
Woolf, Paul J.: Design with Needles
Est: €10 - €500
"Design with Needles". 1933. Vintage gelatin silver print. 19,5 x 15,8 cm. Flush-mounted on board (traces of use, loss in corners, glue spots), 36 x 27 cm, signed, titled and dated by the photographer in pencil below the image on the mount, photographer's studio stamp, address 14 East 37th Street, New York City on mount verso. Born in England, Paul Woolf moved to New York at an early age. After studying at the Clarence White School of Photography in the early 1930s, he began photographing the NY skyline, capturing the dynamic new architecture of the early 20th century. – A few chips in emulsion layer in upper edge and lower right corner, otherwise in good condition. Provenance: Private Collection U.S.A.
Bassenge Auctions
Apr. 01, 2015
PAUL J. WOOLF | Selected Views Of Manhattan: Five Works
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
a group of 5 photographs, 3 with the photographer's stamps and/or annotations in pencil on the reverse, 2 mounted and signed in pencil on the mount, 1930s (5)
Sotheby's
Feb. 19, 2015
WOOLF, PAUL J. (1899-1985) "Looking down on Grand Central Station."
Est: $800 - $1,200
WOOLF, PAUL J. (1899-1985) "Looking down on Grand Central Station." Silver print, 9 5/8x7 1/2 inches (24.5x19.1 cm.), with Woolf's title and technical notations, in pencil, and his copyright hand stamp, all on recto. 1935
Swann Auction Galleries
Dec. 16, 2014
Paul J. Woolf
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Paul J. Woolf
Sotheby's
Dec. 03, 2014
Woolf, Paul J.: New York skyline by night
Est: €350 - €500
New York skyline by night. 1940s. 2 vintage, ferrotyped, toned gelatin silver prints. 19 x 19 cm (20,5 x 25,5 cm) and 13,5 x 14 cm (25 x 20,5 cm). Each with photographer's 14 East 37th Street, New York City stamp on the verso. Born in England, Paul Woolf moved to New York at an early age. After studying at the Clarence White School of Photography in the early 1930s, he began photographing the NY skyline, capturing the dynamic new architecture of the early 20th century. - Each print with minimal oxidation mirroring, more visible at an angle, some light handling marks, otherwise in good condition.
Bassenge Auctions
Jun. 04, 2014
Woolf, Paul J.: New York skyline; Triborough Bridge, N.Y.
Est: €350 - €500
Triborough Bridge, New York; New York skyline. 1940s. 2 vintage ferrotyped toned gelatin silver prints. 14 x 11 cm and 16,4 x 24,8 cm. First print with photographer's stamp, second print with 3 photographer's stamps and each annotated in pencil on the verso. Second print with minimal puncture hole in lower left and light oxidation mirroring in lower edge, otherwise in very good condition.
Bassenge Auctions
Jun. 04, 2014
Woolf, Paul J.: Approach to George Washington Bridge, New York
Est: €400 - €600
"Approach to George Washington Bridge, New York (Intended as Pure Design)" (multiple exposure, negative print). Circa 1935. Vintage toned gelatin silver print. 23,8 x 18,9 cm. Photographer's stamp, titled and annotated in by the photographer pencil on the verso. Born in England, Paul Woolf moved to New York at an early age. After studying at the Clarence White School of Photography in the early 1930s, he began photographing the NY skyline, capturing the dynamic new architecture of the early 20th century. - One light handling crease, stronger glue residue on verso, otherwise in near excellent condition.
Bassenge Auctions
Dec. 07, 2013
PAUL WOOLF (1899-1985): INTERIOR, ROCKEFELLER CENTER, C.1938
Est: $800 - $1,200
PAUL WOOLF (1899-1985): INTERIOR, ROCKEFELLER CENTER, C.1938 Bromoil gelatin silver print mounted in cut out with drawing on paper. With label from Keith de Lellis, NY. 14 x 16 in. (sheet), 17 x 19 in. (frame).
STAIR
Apr. 04, 2012
WOOLF, PAUL (1899-1985) Group of 3 photographs of the New York City skyline.
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
WOOLF, PAUL (1899-1985) Group of 3 photographs of the New York City skyline. Silver prints, ranging from 3 3/4x4 3/4 to 7 1/2x9 1/4 inches (9.5x12.1 to 19.1x23.5 cm.), one with Woolf's hand stamp on verso and one with his signature, in pencil, on verso. Circa 1936
Swann Auction Galleries
Dec. 12, 2011
*Paul J. Woolf, (American, 1899-1985), RCA Building Above Church of St. Nicholas, 1938
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Paul J. Woolf (American, 1899-1985) RCA Building Above Church of St. Nicholas, 1938 gelatin silver print 10 x 8 inches.
Hindman
Dec. 12, 2011
*Paul J. Woolf, (American, 1899-1985), Rockefeller Center, ca. 1938
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Paul J. Woolf (American, 1899-1985) Rockefeller Center, ca. 1938 gelatin silver print mounted on drawing 14 x 16 inches.
Hindman
Jun. 10, 2011
Photographs :
Est: - €1,000
Woolf, Paul J. 1899 - 1985 Nude. Circa 1935. Vintage. Gelatin silver print from original negative. Mat. 16,6 x 24,1cm (20,5 x 25,4cm). Verso denoted with the photographer's stamp. Soft handling traces.
Van Ham Kunstauktionen
Apr. 26, 2009
PAUL J. WOOLF (American, 1899-1985) ''Lincoln
Est: $800 - $1,200
PAUL J. WOOLF (American, 1899-1985) ''Lincoln Bar/Exterior Hotel Lincoln,'' gelatin silver print, 1936. Studio stamp. 5 1/8'' x 9 5/8'' (image), 5 3/4'' x 9 7/8'' (sheet)
Rago Arts and Auction Center
Dec. 16, 2008
PAUL J. WOOLF (1899-1985)
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
PAUL J. WOOLF (1899-1985) Rockefeller Center at Night, 1930s gelatin silver print credit stamp (on the verso) 9 7/8 x 8in. (24.8 x 20.2cm.)
Christie's
Nov. 21, 2008
Paul J. Woolf (American, 1899-1985) Hanging
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Paul J. Woolf (American, 1899-1985) Hanging Gardens, Rockefeller Center, 1938; Gelatin silver print (printed ca. 1938); Titled with studio stamp; 10'' x 8'' (sheet)
Rago Arts and Auction Center
Nov. 21, 2008
Paul J. Woolf (American, 1899-1985) Museum of
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Paul J. Woolf (American, 1899-1985) Museum of Natural History Park, ca. 1935; Gelatin silver print (printed ca. 1935); Titled with studio stamp, copyright stamp and Frederic Lewis Agency stamp; 8'' x 10'' (sheet)
Rago Arts and Auction Center
May. 15, 2008
WOOLF, PAUL J. (1899-1985) Midtown Manhattan, RCA Building.
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
WOOLF, PAUL J. (1899-1985) Midtown Manhattan, RCA Building. Silver print, 9 1/2x7 1/2 inches (24.1x19 cm.), with Woolf's hand stamp and numeric notation, "N88," on verso. Circa 1936
Swann Auction Galleries
May. 15, 2008
WOOLF, PAUL J. (1899-1985) "Grand Central."
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
WOOLF, PAUL J. (1899-1985) "Grand Central." Silver print, 7 1/2x5 1/2 inches (19.1x14 cm.), with Woolf's signature, title and date, in pencil, on mount recto. 1935
Swann Auction Galleries